Overviewis seeking a
Senior Test Engineer to support a mission-critical biometric program for our government customer. This role will lead all aspects of test planning, execution oversight, defect management, and test reporting in accordance with SELC processes.
ResponsibilitiesAs a
Senor Test Engineer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will:
- Serve as the Test Manager for a biometric program, leading all aspects of test planning, execution oversight, defect management, and test reporting in accordance with SELC processes.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive test documentation and lifecycle test artifacts to support program execution, governance reviews, and deployment readiness decisions.
- Ensure requirements are testable, traceable, and validated through approved verification methods and documented test results.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to coordinate integrated test activities across system development, cybersecurity, privacy, infrastructure, and operational domains.
- Support technical and operational readiness reviews by defining entrance and exit criteria, assembling evidence, and tracking closure of test-related findings.
- Monitor system quality and performance through structured testing, issue tracking, regression testing, and readiness assessments.
- Manage test resources, environments, and data needed to support reliable and repeatable validation of biometric capabilities.
- Ensure testing activities address applicable compliance requirements, including security, privacy, accessibility, records management, and system interfaces.
- Provide leadership with timely, accurate assessments of testing status, system risk, and readiness for operational use.
- Promote continuous improvement in test processes, coordination, and reporting to enhance program quality and delivery outcomes.
Qualifications- Active CBP BI or TOP SECRET
- U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
- 11+ years' experience in testing / engineering.
- Bachelor's Degree in STEM field. Master's Degree preferrred.
- Supportive certifications a plus.
- Experience with various border security technologies; Knowledge of best practices related to deployment of border security technologies.
- Understanding of testing standards and best practices.
- Understanding of the geographical and environmental conditions and challenges related to border areas.
- Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations governing border technology use and adherence to safety protocols.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
Pay Transparency StatementAMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $160,000.00/Yr. - USD $170,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.
